Philips tops international iF ranking for design with 48 awards in 2016

Awards reflect increasing importance of communication, concept and service design

February 29, 2016

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced that it has been honored with 48 prestigious awards at the 2016 iF Design Awards, including three prestigious iF Gold Awards. As a result, Philips is now #1 in the international iF ranking for design. Each year, the iF International Forum Design GmbH organizes the iF Design Award, one of the world’s most valued design competitions. Recognized as a symbol of design excellence globally, the iF Design Award receives over 5,000 submissions from 70 countries.

“Philips Design has pioneered the shift from product-led to experience-led design. By co-creating with our customers and broadening our view to design for whole ecosystems we have a big real-world impact, which is reflected in our #1 iF ranking” said Sean Carney, Chief Design Officer at Philips. “Using Design-thinking we harness the power of the Internet of Things, big data and digital ecosystems to deliver on our ambition to make the world healthier and more sustainable through Design.”

Among the 48 iF winners, Philips increased the number of awards it received across the iF Design Award disciplines, including communication, professional concept and service design. Philips also scooped one prize in the first edition of the Public Value category. The ultra-mobile ultrasound solution Lumify (in the discipline communication design); the cardiac catherization suite at the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois (US) (in the discipline professional concept design); the advanced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) (in the discipline service design) and Light for Public Spaces (in the discipline public value) were recognized for their creative approaches and their impact beyond product design. The three Gold winners were announced on February 26 in Munich, Germany:

Gold Award - Communication DesignLumify Ultra-Mobile Ultrasound SolutionLumify is the world’s first app-based, smart device ultrasound solution, connecting providers with patients to provide high-quality care whenever it is needed. Philips’ digital health approach to ultrasound allows clinicians to transform their compatible smart device into an advanced imaging solution, designed for fast point-of-care diagnostics, procedural guidance, data sharing and collaboration. Designed with the simplicity of today’s mobile technology in mind, Lumify brings together familiar hardware and an ecosystem of ultrasound app software, advanced transducer innovations, connectivity and support services, for a total connected health experience that puts clinical insights and tools into the hands of more providers across the health continuum.

Gold Award - Product Design: DreamWear Designed to help patients feel like they are not wearing a mask, DreamWear’s revolutionary design directs airflow through the sides of the mask frame so patients can sleep comfortably in any position with more freedom to move in bed. With DreamWear, patients have a clear and natural line of sight, while the minimal contact, under-the-nose cushion prevents red marks, discomfort or irritation in the nostrils and on the bridge of the nose[1]. With an open field of vision, patients can enjoy their normal bedtime activities, such as watching TV, reading with their glasses on or even kissing their partner goodnight. This enables patients to have a more comfortable and freeing sleep solution, helping them to feel more like they are sleeping naturally.

Today Philips Design is one of the largest, most diverse teams of its kind in the world. Including 35 nationalities, Philips Design is located in 15 design studios around the globe – from Netherlands, to Asia and the US.

Since 1953, iF has been dedicated to organizing fair, independent and reputable design awards and has thus gained a top position in the international award spectrum. Representing excellent design and outstanding design achievements, the iF seal of quality is recognized the world over, with registrants ranging from automotive companies to individual design studios. The iF ranking represents the overall results of all iF Design Awards from the last three years.

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About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2015 sales of EUR 24.2 billion and employs approximately 104,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.